12-11-2010, 10:32 AM
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Tradin' Fool
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Oklahoma buggy build
Thought I would post up some progress on my Yellowjacket Fab buggy slowly going together....
I will be running: Motor: LS6 Trans: TH400 Tcase: Atlas 4.3 Axles: 60 FR & Rr Gears: 5.13 detroit Fr&Rr Suspensioin: 2.0 Fox 18" shocks 4-link Fr&Rr Tires: undecided in 39"-40" flavor Seats: Racetrim suspension seats Steering: PSC full hydro |
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12-11-2010, 11:50 AM
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lookin good. some of the pics are grainy- when that rear truss is done id like to see some close ups on that! are you leaving the belly as is or moving it around any?
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12-11-2010, 07:55 PM
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I hope to leave the belly as is. I have noticed I will more than likely have to run a 2 pc front drive shaft and may end up having to move the front tube on that side of the belly, but not sure just yet....
After CHRISTMAS, (NOT HOLIDAY) I should be able to proceed pretty quickly. Shocks should be here next week, order some tube from RED 9, order my 6x3x1/4 rect tube for the trusses, 8 more 7/8" rod ends from Ruffstuff and get it in roller form and take it to my sheet metal guy to help with the firewall, floors and all.... |
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01-09-2011, 10:15 PM
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Got all the links made and tacked in along with front and rear shocks and front and rear trusses. Tranny mount and some tube work in the rear also...
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01-09-2011, 11:13 PM
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Looks good man can't wait to see the finished product.
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01-10-2011, 11:45 PM
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Thanks... I am hoping to finish up within the next 2-3 months... |
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01-16-2011, 10:05 PM
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Got the seats mounted today...
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02-13-2011, 06:39 PM
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Not much progress. Waiting on my fuel cell and radiator to get them mounted.
I did get my aluminum tube welded up for my coolant lines and got them mounted. They have -16 fittings on them. I will have -16AN threaded connections at the motor, on the tube and on the radiator with SS braided flex hose between engine and tube and tube and radiator. |
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02-14-2011, 02:41 AM
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that will be like a seat heater for the passenger...
Looks good.. 
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02-14-2011, 03:11 PM
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Thanks.... I will be bringing the floor pan all the way back under the seat so it will be between the seat and the tubing... Shouldnt let too much heat to the seat... |
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02-26-2011, 10:24 PM
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Well got to work on the buggy a little today... Picked up my Transmission on Friday, got my -16 fittings welded on my radiator this week and I finally got my fuel cell.
So I mounted the Fuel cell and mounted some motor mounts to the back of the heads on the motor. Waiting on my radiator mounts to get it mounted and need to figure out a mount for my steering ram and pick up a set of High steer arms so I can get the steering mounted.... Also got my crawlfab beadlocks welded up and my steering valve mounted... |
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02-27-2011, 10:03 AM
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looking good!!!!!!
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02-27-2011, 10:33 PM
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They call me......Scuba
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pretty slick mounts on the heads there.
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02-27-2011, 11:28 PM
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06-25-2011, 08:31 PM
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Its been a while since I have updated this. It is still in Ft Smith, I have CGYS doing quite a bit more than we originally planned, because I have been very busy with kids and sports.
They got all the headers built and exhaust is half way back. They are pretty sweet. I didnt like the front truss and ram mount I had made so I had them get an ARTEC front truss and ram mount and put it on.... BEEFY.. 4340 35 spline inner and outer shafts on the front 60 with Yukon Super Joints Reid Knuckles Artec High Steer arms Yukon Drive flanges I swapped out the rear 60 for a 70U with Artec truss and disc brakes as well 5.13 gears with Detroit Front 2 piece Tom Woods driveshaft Rear Tom Woods Driveshaft 1350 throughout Rock equipment sway bar in the back Mounting my Radiator Swapped out the RaceTrim seats for PRP Competition High Back in the extra wide size with Ostrich Skin.... Also sold the steel beadlocks and bought a new set of aluminum Raceline beadlocks and a set of 40" Trepadors to go on it.... and looking at some other things as well. I will get some pics up in the next few days.... shooting for fall to get it on the trail... |
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06-25-2011, 08:34 PM
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More....
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06-25-2011, 08:37 PM
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And the last one for now....
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06-26-2011, 01:03 AM
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those headers are cool as he**...
It's looking good... 
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06-26-2011, 01:18 AM
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Thanks.... I thought he did a very good job on the headers. The driver side runs forward on the rear cylinder to try and get as much foot room as possible..... |
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06-26-2011, 09:52 AM
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barely breathing
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Lookin good brannon. What's next?
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06-26-2011, 10:13 AM
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Thanks Rob....
Still have to install the Rock Equipment sway bar Finish front axle finish Radiator Mount Bolt in the new PRP's Mount pedal and MC's Aluminum interior Then tear down and weld it all up It is getting closer.... |
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06-28-2011, 10:05 PM
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that thing is gnarly
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06-28-2011, 10:36 PM
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barely breathing
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Looks good in those pics u sent me. Was that full stuff on shocks I guess? I finnaly joined ur site and posted... def want closups of ur truss and arms...
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06-28-2011, 11:55 PM
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Yes that was on the shocks. I will get better pics tomorrow with my camera of the front end and post them up.... |
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